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Participants will learn how to harness generative AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and everyday problem-solving in both personal and professional contexts in this workshop.

It's easy for GPA to start feeling like everything - especially in the University of Stress and Tension. University life often brings academic pressure, grade comparison and concerns about GPA. This workshop explores why results can feel personal and how academic pressure affects motivation, focus and confidence. Through practical strategies and psychological insights, you will learn healthier ways to manage academic stress, respond to results, and build a sense of self-worth that goes beyond numbers on a transcript.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Medium of Instruction: English

Emotion is our instinct. However, believe it or not, many of us may misinterpret, ignore or suppress our seemingly inborn emotional response. This workshop will help you understand more about our emotions and their association with stress in building resilience. Strategies on effective mood management will also be explored. Just come along! You may have a lesson on how to manage your own emotions and turn the perceived obstacles into treasure.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Participants can build a thermoelectric model car to experience how semiconductor engineering transforms heat into motion through hands-on exploration of energy conversion in this workshop.

Starting university is exciting, yet it can also be challenging and stressful. In the face of new challenges and transitions, resilience plays a key role in how you adapt and grow. This workshop explores how your thoughts and beliefs affect your emotions and behaviours. You will also learn practical ways to develop more balanced and resilient thinking patterns, enabling you to better cope with life’s challenges and frustrations.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Medium of Instruction: English

In our demanding world, prioritizing mental well-being is crucial. Let's explore various dimensions of self-care and how these intentional practices can significantly enhance your resilience, manage stress, and foster overall mental health. Discover how to build a personalized "toolkit" that empowers you to proactively support your mind, prevent burnout, and live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Self-care isn't selfish; it's fundamental.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

(WSC) Basic Certificate Course in Windsurfing

Stand-up Paddle Stage 1 & 2 Certificate Course

Welcome to your first year in university! Starting a new chapter in life can be intimidating with all the new environment, new information, and new faces. To make the most out of your university experience, you need courage and determination. And we are here to support you!

In this workshop, you will identify the qualities and mindset of a changemaker. You will also be encouraged to take further actions to build up your changemaking muscles and skills, so you can make positive impacts.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To identify changemaker qualities and mindsets; and actions that make one a changemaker.

Key Topics:

• What is changemaking and who can be a changemaker
• Changemaker qualities and mindsets
• Actions you can take to develop yourself as a changemaker

BONUS:

Flex Your Changemaking Muscle, Fueled by Us

Want to put your Changemaker muscle into use?  Sign up for "The 2030 SDGs Game: A Simulation Game for Our Shared Future" to tackle global sustainability challenges!

Attend both "The 2030 SDGs Game" in the afternoon and "Skills and Mindset for Impact" workshop in the morning, we'll provide you with a free lunch in between! It'll be a fun-filled day of honing your changemaker mindset and then diving into an immersive simulation to tackle global sustainability challenges. Don't miss this opportunity to gain essential skills, make an impact, and enjoy good food with your peers. Sign up for "The 2030 SDGs Game" as well for the for the fun-filled day!

LANGUAGE

English

REMARKS 

1. Sign up also for "The 2030 SDGs Game: A Simulation Game for Our Shared Future" in the afternoon to qualify for an exclusive lunch with your peers, generously provided by HKUST Connect. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate!
2. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.

3. This session is HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive full hours (i.e. 1.5 hrs), you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

ENQUIRY

HKUST Connect (2358-5850 / connect@ust.hk) 

The 2030 SDGs Game is not your average orientation event—it's an immersive experience designed to empower you to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world. As a global citizen, you'll engage in hands-on simulations that challenge you to address real-world issues and collaborate with others for sustainable solutions. We believe that everyone has the power to make a difference, and this game will equip you with the mindset and skills to thrive in shaping a shared future.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that will transform how you view the world and your role within it. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
 

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The 2030 SDGs Game is a multiplayer, facilitated card-based game inspired by the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals that simulates taking the “real world” into the year 2030. You will meet other new students and work together to explore how to create a prosperous, fair, and sustainable world, while having fun!

• Gain a direct experience of participating in co-creating a sustainable world.
• Stimulate your natural curiosity to understand complex issues in a simplified and enjoyable mean.
• Inspire and motivate you to take action in the real world.

BONUS:

Flex Your Changemaking Muscle, Fueled by Us

Before the Game, would you like to develop your inner changemaker and then putting those skills into practice through an immersive simulation? Attend both the "Skills and Mindset for Impact" workshop in the morning and “The 2030 SDGs Game” in the afternoon, we'll treat you to a free lunch in between! Don't miss this chance to gain essential skills, make an impact, and enjoy good food with your peers. Sign up for "Skills and Mindset for Impact" as well for the fun-filled day!

LANGUAGE

English

REMARKS

1. Sign up also for "Skills and Mindset for Impact" in the morning to qualify for an exclusive lunch with your peers, generously provided by HKUST Connect. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate!
2. To avoid interruption and hindering the progress of the session, facilitators may not admit participants who are late for more than 10 minutes.

3. This session is HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive full hours (i.e. 2 hrs), you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

ENQUIRY

HKUST Connect (2358-5850 / connect@ust.hk)

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a practical approach to express yourself honestly while listening to others with empathy. In this workshop, you will explore its basics through concept overviews, role‑play, and empathy listening exercises. By blending theory with interactive practice, the workshop supports you in building healthier relationships and greater self‑awareness as you adjust to campus life.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service' category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Transitioning into young adulthood can be exhilarating yet daunting for a university student. Join this workshop, and you will explore how your mindsets impact your emotions, behaviors, and decision-making. Through this journey of self-discovery, you'll learn how to apply growth mindset thinking to navigate through life with confidence and purpose.

Remarks: This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service” category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins.

Enquiry email: dstohmw@ust.hk